The photo aficionados at Getty Images Sydney have curated some of their favourite images from the ‘This is Australia’ collection, capturing all that is great about our lifestyle Down Under. We could be every one of these people.
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i. From making our bodies sing with bananas, to asking our mums to ‘give me a mandy’, the importance of eating fruit and veggies is instilled into Aussies from a young age.
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ii. Recent times has seen our great country move ahead in leaps and bounds to fully accept marriage equality.
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iii. Sport is an important element of Australia’s rich cultural tapestry, and it all starts with grassroots participation.
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iv. Hitting the open road with a caravan in tow is still a very popular way of life in Australia, no matter your age.
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v. Australia’s beach culture is as diverse as the waves that crash along the country’s shores.
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vi. Australia is a progressive country; one that recognises the power of scientific research in advancing the human race and preserving the ecosystem we inhabit.
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vii. From bustling inner-city suburbs to one-horse rural towns, community gardens are a great way to bring people from all walks of life together.
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viii. While the stereotypical Aussie male is seen as tough and rugged, men from the land Down Under are not at all afraid to show their sensitive side.
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ix. If the weather is fine, you can guarantee parks around Australia will be filled with locals and tourists lapping up the sun and serenity.
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x. That feeling of sand between your toes as you run along the dunes is priceless.
To view the full ‘This is Australia’ collection, click here or search gettyimages.com.au with “thisisaustraliacollection” as the keyword.